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6899 N. La Canada Drive

Tucson, AZ 85704

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE NEIGHBORHOOD

520-531-0086

www.villasatlacanada.com

September 2015Employee of the Month!Let’s give a round of applause to this month’s

featured employee, Carmen Kinkle! She is thelead caregiver in Villa C, and has been a part ofour Villas family for the last 2-1/2 years.Carmen says that she enjoys devoting her time,and she loves to make a difference with ourresidents. She says that she can’t even imaginedoing anything else!

Carmen was born in Mexico and has fourchildren. When Carmen has a little time toherself, you will probably find a book in herhand because she loves to read.

Thank you Carmen! You are so appreciated!

Sit Up and Get a LiftImprove your posture and you could improve

your mood. Studies show sitting up withyour spine straight and shoulders back canmake you feel happier and more confident.Psychologists say this simple physical changelowers stress hormones and increases happinesshormones, which can cue the brain to switch toa more positive and poised state of mind.

Sky Watch: Full Harvest MoonThe night of Sept. 27 will bring the biggest

and brightest full moon of the year for NorthAmerica, the Harvest Moon. This moon isnearest the autumnal equinox, and was namedbecause it allowed farmers to work bymoonlight to bring in their crops.

Resident Patricia Pike loves to spend time doing arts and crafts here atThe Villas.

Getting to Know Our Fabulous NeighborsBefore Patricia Pike made her way to Tucson,

Arizona, she grew up in West Virginia. There she madefriends and memories while attending school atWebster Springs High.

Patricia’s professional experience includes working ata candy store during her younger days. Later on, she gota job as a customer service caller.

Arts & crafts, as well as travel, are among a fewfavorite hobbies that Patricia has enjoyed throughouther life. She has traveled to such places as Japan andAustralia! Another one of her favorite things is hernephew, “Boo.” She says that she just loves himto death!

We are so glad that you are a part of ourneighborhood, Patricia Pike!

September 2015

Celebrating aSeptember Birthday

ELEANOR - SEPT. 2JOANNE - SEPT. 4

ALICE - SEPT. 7MIKE - SEPT. 8

DOROTHY - SEPT. 12ELIZABETH - SEPT. 16

KAY - SEPT. 20FRANCES - SEPT. 23

JEAN - SEPT. 28LEE - SEPT. 28

A Salute to AmericanWorkers

Honor the efforts ofAmerica’s workforce.Happy Labor Day! We willbe celebrating Labor Daywith a neighborhoodbarbecue here at noon onSeptember 7th. See youthere!

Days to Notein September

The Sunday after LaborDay, September 13th, isNational GrandparentsDay.

Rosh Hashanah beginson the evening ofSeptember 13th, andconcludes on the 15th.

Sunday Monday Tuesday1

9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)1:00 - CUP CAKEDECORATION (G)3:00 - CHECKERS (C)

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9:00 - MORNING MUSIC (A-J)10:00 - CHURCH SERVICE (J)1:30 - TRAVEL TALK3:00 - CARD GAMES (A-J)

LABOR DAY 7

9:00 - BALL TOSS (G)9:30 - MONOPOLY MONDAY(C)12:00 -NEIGHBORHOOD BBQ1:30 - FIT CARE With TONI (H)2:30 - BOARD GAMES (G)

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)1:00 - COOKIEDECORATION (G)2:00 - MUSIC WITH MIKE (J)

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ROSH HASHANAH 14

9:00 - BALL TOSS (G)9:30 - MONOPOLY MONDAY(C)1:30 - FIT CARE With TONI (H)2:30 - BOARD GAMES (G)

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)1:00 - BAKED GOODS (G)2:00 - MUSIC WITH ORAN (J)

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9:00 - BALL TOSS (G)9:30 - MONOPOLYMONDAY (C)1:30 - FIT CARE With TONI (H)2:30 - BOARD GAMES (G)

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)1:00 - BAKED GOODS (G)2:00 - MUSIC WITHRHIANON (J)

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9:00 - BALL TOSS (G)9:30 - MONOPOLYMONDAY (C)1:30 - FIT CARE With TONI (H)2:30 - BOARD GAMES (G)

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)1:00 - BAKED GOODS (G)2:00 - FIT WITH Wii (H)

Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday2

9:00 - CARD GAMES (C)10:00 - CHI GONG WITHCATHERINE (E)2:00 - MOVIE TIME (G)4:00 - TRAVEL TALK

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)2:00 - EMPLOYEE OF THEMONTH (D)3:30 - CHECKERS (C)

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9:30 - COFFEE & DONUTS (G)10:30 - BOARD GAMES (C)2:00 - FUN AT BINGO (F)4:00 - TRAVEL TALK

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9:00 - MORNING MUSIC (A-J)10:00 - PIANO WITH CRAIGTURNER (C)7:00 - LAWRENCE WELK(CH 6, A-J)

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)2:00 - CHEESE &CRACKERS (D)3:30 - CHECKERS (C)

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9:30 - COFFEE & DONUTS (G)10:30 - BOARD GAMES (C)2:00 - FUN WITH Wii (H)4:00 - TRAVEL TALK

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9:00 - MORNING MUSIC (A-J)10:00 - CARD GAMES (A-J)2:00 - BOARD GAMES (A-J)7:00 - LAWRENCE WELK(CH 6, A-J)

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)2:00 - BIRTHDAYCELEBRATION (D)3:30 - CHECKERS (C)

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9:30 - COFFEE & DONUTS (G)10:30 - BOARD GAMES (C)2:00 - FUN AT BINGO (F)4:00 - TRAVEL TALK

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9:00 - MORNING MUSIC (A-J)10:00 - PIANO WITH CRAIGTURNER (C)7:00 - LAWRENCE WELK(CH 6, A-J)

YOM KIPPUR (BEGINS ATSUNDOWN) / AUTUMNBEGINS

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9:00 - RING TOSS (G)10:00 - ARTS & CRAFTS (D)2:00 - ICE CREAM SOCIAL (D)3:30 - CHECKERS (C)

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9:30 - COFFEE & DONUTS (G)10:30 - BOARD GAMES (C)2:00 - FUN WITH Wii (H)4:00 - TRAVEL TALK

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9:00 - MORNING MUSIC (A-J)10:00 - CARD GAMES (A-J)2:00 - BOARD GAMES (A-J)7:00 - LAWRENCE WELK(CH 6, A-J)

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ACROSS

1. Juice �avor

6. Broad, thick piece

10. Store

14. Star of TV’s “Alice”

15. Nearly midnight

16. Word in Texas’

nickname

17. Colder

18. Notion

19. __ Major

20. Sleeping chambers

22. Maiden

24. Helpful hint

25. Opposite of replenish

26. Judicial pounders

29. Western event

30. Pres. Johnson’s

predecessor

31. Greek porticoes

33. Fem. titles

37. Lose one’s footing

39. Pack rat

41. Valley

42. __ code

44. Taurus or Jetta

46. Charge

47. “He is __!”;

Easter phrase

49. Roof support

51. Facial features, for some

54. Vegas activity

55. Actress Peet

56. Dawns

60. Only

61. Fly high

63. Type of 49 Across

64. Character in

“Frankenstein”

65. Acting award

66. Run to Gretna Green

67. Girls’ nicknames

68. 15th-century

ocean crosser

69. Intelligence

DOWN

1. Smooth-talking

2. Asian or Caucasian

3. Fervent

4. White House resident

Franklin __ (1853-57)

5. __ in; joins

6. Slippery matter

7. Boys

8. Lunched

9. Like some evening bags

10. Unscrupulous

rent collector

11. Mount

12. First stage

13. Norman Vincent __

21. Boots out

23. Mocks

25. Gave medicine to

26. Sound of astonishment

27. Quali"ed

28. Part of the

circulatory system

29. Poe subject

32. Places of welcome relief

34. Heaviest U. S. President

35. Nautical term

36. Lucia, Francisco or

Jacinta of Fatima, e.g.

38. Spouses

40. Less common

43. Fibbed

45. Pram pushers

48. Spring, for one

50. Weakness

51. Street child

52. Last letter

53. Exodus "gure

54. North __

56. Common street name

57. Bright light

58. Openings

59. Pintail duck

62. Broad sash

Crossword Puzzle

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22 23

24 25

26 27 28 29

30 31 32 33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45 46

47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54

55 56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69

GRAPESLABSHOP

LAVINLAELONE T

ICIERIDEAURSA

BEDROOMSDAMSEL

CLUEDEPLETE

GAVELSRODEO

ABESTOASSRTAS

SLIPSAVERDALE

PENALSEDANFEE

RISENRAFTER

GOATEESKENO

AMANDAMORNINGS

MERESOARIBEAM

IGOROBIEELOPE

NANSNINASENSE

1868: The first volume of the

children’s novel “Little Women” by

Louisa May Alcott is published. The

instant bestseller has become a

beloved literary classic.

1915: Nicknamed “Little Willie,” the

first tank prototype is unveiled. The

armored vehicle was tested and

improved, then put into battle the

following year.

1940: President Franklin D. Roosevelt

signs an act creating the nation’s

first peacetime military draft

and establishing the Selective

Service System.

1957: After months of advertising, the

Ford Motor Company debuts the

Edsel. The new car was kept top

secret until the “E-Day” unveiling.

1962: The Four Seasons hit the top

of the pop charts with their song

“Sherry.” It was the first of several

No. 1 hits for the doo-wop group.

1985: Farm Aid holds its first

benefit concert in Champaign, Ill.,

to raise money to support America’s

family farmers.

1995: Baseball’s “Iron Man,”

Cal Ripken Jr., shortstop for the

Baltimore Orioles, plays in his

2,131st game, breaking the record

for most consecutive major league

games played. Lou Gehrig held the

record previously.

2004: For the season premiere of her

daytime TV talk show, host Oprah

Winfrey surprises all 276 members of

her studio audience by giving them

new cars.

2013: After 53 hours, Diana Nyad

completes the 110-mile swim from

Cuba to Key West, Fla. The

64-year-old was the first person to

make the swim without a protective

shark cage.

SEPTEMBER

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